Monday, July 22, 2013

Echo (echo) I

Although this is the most common congenital heart defect at birth, it accounts for only 10% of defects in adults. Although most patients are asymptomatic, some are at risk for aortic regurgitation, endocarditis, or heart failure.

Challenge: What's shown here?

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2 comments:

  1. sibogoxJuly 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    ASD?

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  2. CraigAugust 4, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    close!
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    Echo (echo) I

    This is a ventricular septal defect.

    Sources: UpToDate; Wikipedia.

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